Positive association between patient experience of primary care with chronic disease and self-rated health in a Japanese rural area: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey using the Japanese primary care assessment tool short form.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low birthrates and an aging society during population decline have brought about labor shortages and increased medical care needs. Medical resources should be distributed appropriately, particularly in rural areas. High-quality primary care can make the medical system more effective and contribute to rural residents' health. However, there are no reports on the impact of primary care on health in the rural areas of Japan. This study examined the effect of primary care quality on self-rated health in a rural Japanese area.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study using a questionnaire survey of residents of a rural area in northern Shiga Prefecture in 2021. Self-rated health (SRH) was used as the health outcome (1-5 points), and the Japanese Primary Care Assess

SUBMITTER: Nishida S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565067 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature